purim

Purim History

How the events chronicled in the Book of Esther inspired a holiday.

How to celebrate this raucous Jewish holiday

A recipe for traditional meat dumplings.

A recipe for a vegetarian hors d'oeuvre or side dish.

In 2026, Purim begins at sundown on Monday, March 2 and ends at sundown on Tuesday, March 3.

Persian Jewry can serve as a role model for Jews who live outside of the Land of Israel.

Local celebrations echoing the Purim theme have been instituted by communities throughout Jewish history.

The "hidden God" of the Purim story can serve as a model for God's role in the modern world.

A public relations piece for Jews?

Jews around the world enjoy a variety of foods on Purim.